Steven Gerrard used to look forward to Liverpool's games with Manchester United (Pic: Getty)

“We played Kilmarnock there on the astroturf and there was a clear red card on Ryan Jack right in front of us and I purposely didn’t mention it in the media out of respect for Steve Clarke and Kilmarnock and also out of respect for the player who was involved in the tackle.

“So I’m very disappointed that he’s trying to get one of my players banned.

“That’s not Steve Clarke or the Steve Clarke I know. He is always a man who carries himself with class. I’m disappointed by his comments.

“I think the referee got three out of the four decisions right on the day. But that particular incident? I don’t think it was a penalty.

“If Steve Clarke has got a problem he should be speaking about the official and not trying to get one of my players banned.”